Bosch Compund Mitre Saw PCM 1800 User Manual

Robert Bosch GmbHPower Tools Division70745 Leinfelden-EchterdingenGermany

www.bosch-pt.com

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enSafety Notes

General Power Tool Safety WarningsWhen using electric tools basic safety precautions should al-

ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire, elec-tric shock and personal injury including the fol-lowing.

Read all these instructions before attempting to operate this product and save these instruc-tions.

The term power tool in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

1) Work area safety

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Clut-tered or dark areas invite accidents.

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distrac-tions can cause you to lose control.

2) Electrical safety

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radia-tors, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for out-door use. Use of a cord suitable for out-door use reduces the risk of electric shock.

f) If operating a power tool in a damp loca-tion is unavoidable, use a residual cur-rent device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

3) Personal safety

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influ-ence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious person-al injury.

b) Use personal protective equipment. Al-ways wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protec-tion used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or bat-tery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your fin-ger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites acci-dents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench be-fore turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal inju-ry.

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e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unex-pected situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-ing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

g) If devices are provided for the connec-tion of dust extraction and collection fa-cilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

4) Power tool use and care

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the cor-rect power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was de-signed.

b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be re-paired.

c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjust-ments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfa-miliar with the power tool or these in-structions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

e) Maintain power tools. Check for mis-alignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condi-tion that may affect the power tools op-eration. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Prop-erly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these in-structions, taking into account the work-ing conditions and the work to be per-formed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

5) Service

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qual-ified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Safety Warnings for Sliding Mitre Sawsf The power tool is provided with a laser

warning label (marked with number 36 in the representation of the power tool on the graphics page).

f Never make warning signs on the machine unrecognisable.

f Never stand on the power tool. Serious inju-ries can occur when the power tool tips over or when inadvertently coming into contact with the saw blade.

f Make sure that the guard operates properly and that it can move freely. Never lock the guard in place when opened.

f Do not use the saw without guards in posi-tion.

f Never remove cutting remainders, wood chips, etc. from the sawing area while the machine is running. Always guide the tool arm back to the neutral position first and then switch the machine off.


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f Guide the saw blade against the workpiece only when the machine is switched on. Oth-erwise there is damage of kickback, when the saw blade becomes wedged in the work-piece.

f Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing loss of control.

f Operate the power tool only when the work area to the workpiece is clear of any adjust-ing tools, wood chips, etc. Small pieces of wood or other objects that come in contact with the rotating saw blade can strike the op-erator with high speed.

f Keep the floor free of wood chips and mate-rial remainders. You could slip or trip.

f Always firmly clamp the piece to be worked. Do not saw workpieces that are too small to clamp. Otherwise, the clearance of your hand to the rotating saw blade is too small.

f Use the machine only for cutting the mate-rials listed under Intended Use. Otherwise, the machine can be subject to overload.

f If the saw blade should become jammed, switch the machine off and hold the work-piece until the saw blade comes to a com-plete stop. To prevent kickback, the work-piece may not be moved until after the machine has come to a complete stop. Cor-rect the cause for the jamming of the saw blade before restarting the machine.

f Do not use dull, cracked, bent or damaged saw blades. Unsharpened or improperly set saw blades produce narrow kerf causing ex-cessive friction, blade binding and kickback.

f Always use saw blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of arbor holes. Saw blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run ec-centrically, causing loss of control.

f Do not use high speed steel (HSS) saw blades. Such saw blades can easily break.

f Do not touch the saw blade after working before it has cooled. The saw blade be-comes very hot while working.

f Never operate the machine without the in-sert plate. Replace a defective insert plate. Without flawless insert plates, injuries are possible from the saw blade.

f Check the cable regularly and have a dam-aged cable repaired only through an author-ised customer service agent for Bosch pow-er tools. Replace damaged extension cables. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

f Store the machine in a safe manner when not being used. The storage location must be dry and lockable. This prevents the ma-chine from storage damage, and from being operated by untrained persons.

f Do not direct the laser beam at persons or animals and do not stare into the laser beam yourself, not even from a distance. This power tool produces laser class 2 laser radiation according to IEC/EN 60825-1. This can lead to persons being blinded.

f Do not replace the installed laser with an-other laser type. A laser that does not fit to this power tool could pose dangers for other persons.

f Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with clamping devices or in a vice is held more secure than by hand.

f Never leave the machine before it has come to a complete stop. Cutting tools that are still running can cause injuries.

f Never use the machine with a damaged ca-ble. Do not touch the damaged cable and pull the mains plug when the cable is dam-aged while working. Damaged cables in-crease the risk of an electric shock.

Products sold in AUS and NZ only: Use a resid-ual current device (RCD) with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less.


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SymbolsThe following symbols can be important for the operation of your power tool. Please memorise the symbols and their meanings. The correct interpretation of the symbols helps you operate the power tool better and more secure.

Symbol Meaning

f Wear safety goggles.

f Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.

f Wear a dust respirator.

f Do not direct the laser beam at persons or animals and do not stare into the laser beam yourself, not even from a distance. This power tool produces laser class 2 laser radiation according to IEC/EN 60825-1. This can lead to persons being blinded.

f Keep hands away from the cutting area while the machine is running. Danger of injury when coming in contact with the saw blade.

f Danger area! Keep hands, fingers or arms away from this area.

Observe the dimensions of the saw blade. The hole diameter must match the tool spindle without play. Do not use reducers or adapt-ers.

25.4mm 254mm


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Functional DescriptionRead all safety warnings and all in-structions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may re-sult in electric shock, fire and/or se-rious injury.

Intended UseThe power tool is intended as a stationary ma-chine for making straight lengthways and cross-ways cuts in wood. In this, horizontal mitre an-gles from 45 to +45 as well as vertical bevel angles from 45 (leftward) to 45 (rightward) are possible.The capacity of the power tool is designed for sawing hardwood and softwood.

The power tool is not suitable for cutting alumin-ium or other non-ferrous metals or alloys.

Product FeaturesThe numbering of the components shown refers to the representation of the power tool on the graphic pages.

1 Dust bag2 Transport handle3 Handle4 Locking lever5 Blade guard6 Retracting blade guard7 Saw table8 Mounting holes9 Insert plate

10 Locking knob for various mitre angles (horizontal)

11 Angle indicator (horizontal)12 Scale for mitre angle (horizontal)13 Saw-Table extension14 Length stop15 Fence16 Ring spanner (13 mm)17 Material clamp18 Metal bar of tilt protector19 Scale for bevel angle (vertical)

20 Angle indicator (vertical)21 Laser unit22 Adjusting screw of depth stop23 Slide device24 On/Off switch25 Laser switch (for marking of cutting line)26 Sawdust ejector27 Fence extension28 Locking screw for fence extension29 Fastening screw for material clamp30 Clamping lever for various bevel angles

(vertical)

31 Locking screw for slide device32 Locking screw of the saw-table extension33 Drill holes for material clamp34 Transport safety-lock35 Spindle lock 36 Laser warning label37 Phillips screw (attachment of retracting

blade guard)

38 Cover39 Saw blade40 Hexagon bolt for saw-blade attachment41 Clamping flange42 Interior clamping flange 43 Locking screw of the material clamp44 Threaded rod45 Screws for insert plate46 Depth stop47 Recessed grips48 Fastening screw for ring spanner

Accessories shown or described are not part of the standard delivery scope of the product. A complete overview of accessories can be found in our acces-sories program.


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Technical Data

Assemblyf Avoid unintentional starting of the ma-

chine. During assembly and for all work on the machine, the power plug must not be connected to the mains supply.

Delivery ScopeCarefully remove all parts included in the deliv-ery from their packaging.

Remove all packaging material from the machine and the accessories provided.

Before starting the operation of the machine for the first time, check if all parts listed below have been supplied:

Sliding mitre saw with premounted saw blade

Dust bag 1 Ring spanner 16 Material clamp 17

Note: Check the power tool for possible dam-age.Before further use of the machine, check that all protective devices are fully functional. Any light-ly damaged parts must be carefully checked to ensure flawless operation of the tool. All parts must be properly mounted and all conditions fulfilled that ensure faultless operation.Damaged protective devices and parts must be immediately replaced by an authorised service centre.

Additionally required tools (not in delivery scope):

Phillips screwdriver Angle gauge

Stationary or Flexible Mounting (see figures A1 A2)f To ensure safe handling, the machine must

be mounted on a level and stable surface (e. g., workbench) prior to using.

Fasten the power tool with suitable screw fasteners to the working surface. The holes 8 serve for this purpose.

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Clamp the power tool with commercially available screw clamps by the feet to the working surface.

Dust/Chip ExtractionDusts from materials such as lead-containing coatings, some wood types, minerals and metal can be harmful to ones health. Touching or breathing-in the dusts can cause allergic reac-tions and/or lead to respiratory infections of the user or bystanders.Certain dusts, such as oak or beech dust, are considered as carcinogenic, especially in con-nection with wood-treatment additives (chro-mate, wood preservative). Materials containing asbestos may only be worked by specialists.

Sliding Mitre Saw PCM 1800 SD

Article number 3 603 M08 040

Rated power input W 1800

No-load speed min-1 4800

Cutting capacity, max. mm 80

Laser type nmmW

650< 1

Laser class 2

Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 kg 20.1

Protection class /II

Permissible workpiece dimensions (maximal/minimal) see page 18.

The values given are valid for a nominal voltage [U] of 230 V. For different voltages and models for specific coun-tries, these values can vary.

Please observe the article number on the type plate of your machine. The trade names of the individual machines may vary.

Dimension of suitable saw blades

Saw blade diameter mm 254

Blade thickness mm 1.52.8

Mounting hole diameter mm 25.4


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Always use dust extraction. Provide for good ventilation of the working

place. It is recommended to wear a P2 filter-class

respirator.

Observe the relevant regulations in your country for the materials to be worked.

The dust/chip extraction can be blocked by dust, chips or workpiece fragments.

Switch the machine off and pull the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Wait until the saw blade has come to a com-plete stop.

Determine the cause of the blockage and cor-rect it.

Integrated Dust Extraction (see figure B)

Press the clip of the dust bag 1 together and slide the dust bag over the saw dust ejector 26. The clip must engage into the groove of the saw dust ejector.

During sawing, the dust bag must never come in-to contact with the movable machine parts.

Always empty the dust bag in good time.

External Dust Extraction

For dust extraction, a vacuum hose (size 35 mm) can also be connected to the dust ejector 26.

The vacuum cleaner must be suitable for the ma-terial being worked.

When vacuuming dry dust that is especially det-rimental to health or carcinogenic, use a special vacuum cleaner.

Changing the Tool (see figures C1 C4)f Before any work on the machine itself, pull

the mains plug.

f When mounting the saw blade, wear protec-tive gloves. Danger of injury when touching the saw blade.

Use only saw blades whose maximum permitted speed is higher than the no-load speed of the power tool.

Use only saw blades that correspond with the characteristic data given in these operation in-structions and that are tested and marked in ac-cordance with EN 847-1.

Use only saw blades recommended by the tool manufacturer, and suitable for sawing the mate-rials to be cut.

Removing the Saw Blade

Bring the power tool into the working posi-tion.

Push the locking lever 4 and swing the re-tracting blade guard 6 to the rear to the stop.Hold the retracting blade guard in this posi-tion.

Loosen screw 37 with a Phillips screwdriver. Pull the retracting blade guard 6 together

with the cover 38 upward, until hexagon bolt 40 is easily accessible.

Guide the retracting blade guard 6 down again, until it is held by the upper teeth of the saw blade 39.

Turn hexagon bolt 40 with the provided ring spanner 16 and at the same time press the spindle lock 35 until it engages.

Keep the spindle lock 35 pressed and un-screw hexagon bolt 40 in clockwise direction (left-hand thread!).

Remove the clamping flange 41. Lift the retracting blade guard 6 and remove

the saw blade 39.

Mounting the Saw Blade

If required, clean all parts to be mounted prior to assembly.

Lift the retracting blade guard 6 and position the new saw blade onto the interior clamping flange 42.

f When mounting the saw blade, pay atten-tion that the cutting direction of the teeth (arrow direction on the saw blade) corre-sponds with the direction of the arrow on the blade guard!

Mount clamping flange 41 and hexagon bolt 40.

Guide the retracting blade guard 6 down again, until it is held by the upper teeth of the saw blade 39.


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Press the spindle lock 35 until it engages and tighten hexagon bolt 40 in anticlockwise di-rection.

Tilt the retracting blade guard 6 down, until cover 38 can be fastened again (tighten screw 37).

Operationf Before any work on the machine itself, pull

the mains plug.

Transport Safety (see figure D)The transport safety-lock 34 enables easier han-dling of the machine when transporting to vari-ous working locations.

Releasing the Machine (Working Position) Push the tool arm by the handle 3 down a

little in order to relieve the transport safety-lock 34.

Pull the transport safety-lock 34 all the way outward and turn it by 90. Allow the trans-port safety-lock to engage in this position.

Guide the tool arm slowly upward.

Securing the Machine (Transport Position) Loosen the locking screw 31 if tightened.

Pull the tool arm completely to the front and tighten the locking screw again.

Screw the adjusting screw 22 of the depth stop completely upward. (see Adjusting the Depth Stop, page 19)

To lock the saw table 7, tighten the locking knob 10.

Pull the transport safety-lock 34 all the way outward and turn it by 90. Allow the trans-port safety-lock to engage in this position.

Push the locking lever 4 and at the same time lower the tool arm via handle 3 until the transport safety-lock engages in the end po-sition.

The tool arm is now securely locked for trans-port.

Preparing for Operation

Extending the Fence (see figure G)

For bevel angles, the fence extensions 27 must be moved.

Loosen locking screw 28 and completely pull out the fence extension 27.

Retighten the screw again.

Extending the Saw Table (see figure F)

Long workpieces must be underlaid or support-ed at their free end.

The saw table can be extended left or right with the saw-table extensions 13.

Loosen locking screw 32. Pull out saw-table extension 13 to the de-

sired length (max. 290 mm). Retighten the screw again.

Clamping the Workpiece (see figure G)

To ensure optimum working safety, the work-piece must always be firmly clamped.Do not saw workpieces that are too small to clamp.

Press the workpiece firmly against the fence 15.

Insert the material clamp 17 provided into one of the holes 33 intended for it.

Tighten fastening screw 29. Loosen locking screw 43 and adjust the

material clamp to the workpiece. Retighten the locking screw again.

Firmly clamp the workpiece by turning the threaded rod 44 in clockwise direction.

To release the material clamp, turn the threaded rod 44 in anticlockwise direction.


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Adjusting the Cutting Anglef When adjusting the cutting angle, never ac-

tuate the On/Off switch 24. Danger of injury if the machine should accidentally start.

Adjusting Horizontal Mitre Angles (see figure H)

The horizontal mitre angle can be set in the range from 45 (left side) to 45 (right side).

Loosen the locking knob 10 in case it is tight-ened.

Turn the saw table 7 left or right by the lock-ing knob until the angle indicator 11 indi-cates the requested mitre angle.

Tighten the locking knob 10 again.

For quick and precise setting of often used mi-tre angles, the saw table 7 engages at the de-tents of the following standard angles:45/ 30/ 22.5/ 15/0/ 15/ 22.5/ 30/ 45

Adjusting Vertical Bevel Angles (see figure I)

The vertical bevel angle can be adjusted in a range from 45 (leftward) to 45 (rightward).

Loosen locking screw 28 and completely pull out the fence extension 27.

Loosen the clamping lever 30. Tilt the tool arm by the handle 3 until the an-

gle indicator 20 indicates the desired bevel angle.

Hold the tool arm in this position and retight-en the clamping lever 30.

Note: Clamping lever 30 is indexed (adjustable), allowing it to be set to an ergonomically favour-able and space-saving position.With the clamping lever tightened, pull its lever away from the machine, turn it to the desired position and allow it to engage again.

For quick and precise setting of often used mi-tre angles, the saw table 7 engages at the de-tents of the following standard angles:0/ 15/ 30/ 45

Starting Operationf Observe correct mains voltage! The voltage

of the power source must agree with the voltage specified on the nameplate of the machine. Power tools marked with 230 V can also be operated with 220 V.

Switching On (see figure J)

To start the machine, press the On/Off switch 24 and keep it pressed.

Note: For safety reasons, the On/Off switch 24 cannot be locked; it must remain pressed during the entire operation.

The tool arm can be guided down only after pushing the locking lever 4. For sawing, you must additionally press lever

4 in addition to actuating the On/Off switch 24.

Switching Off

To switch off the machine, release the On/Off switch 24.

Working Advice

General Sawing Instructions

f For all cuts, it must first be ensured that the saw blade at no time can come in contact with the fence, screw clamps or other ma-chine parts. Remove possibly mounted aux-iliary stops or adjust them accordingly.

f Wenn slotting, ensure that the saw blade doesnt get jammed in the workpiece.

Protect the saw blade against impact and shock. Do not subject the saw blade to lateral pressure.

Do not saw warped/bent workpieces. The work-piece must always have a straight edge to face against the fence.


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Marking the Cutting Line (see figure K)

A laser beam indicates the cutting line of the saw blade. This allows for exact positioning of the workpiece for sawing, without having to open the retracting blade guard.

For this, switch the laser beam on with the switch 25.

Align the cutting mark on your workpiece with reference to the right-hand edge of the laser line.

Position of the Operator (see figure L)

f Do not stand in a line with the saw blade in front of the machine. Always stand aside of the saw blade. This protects your body against possible kickback.

Keep hands, fingers and arms away from the rotating saw blade.

Do not cross your arms when operating the tool arm.

Permissible Workpiece Dimensions

Maximal workpiece sizes:

Minimal workpiece sizes(= all workpieces that can be clamped left or right from the saw blade with the supplied ma-terial clamp 17):230 x 50 mm (length x width)

Cutting capacity, max. (0/0): 80 mm

Replacing the Insert Plate (see figure M)

The red insert plate 9 can become worn after long use of the power tool.

Replace defective insert plates.

Bring the power tool into the working posi-tion.

Unscrew screws 45 using a Phillips screw-driver and remove the old insert plate.

Insert the new insert plate and and screw all screws 45 in again.

Sawing

Sawing without Slide Movement (Cutting Off) (see figure N)

For cuts without slide movement (small workpieces), loosen the locking screw 31 in case it is tightened. Slide the tool arm to the stop in the direction of the fence 15 and retighten the locking screw 31.

Firmly clamp the workpiece as appropriate for its dimensions.

Set the desired mitre angle. Switch on the machine. Push the locking lever 4 and guide the tool

arm slowly downward with the tool handle 3. Saw through the workpiece applying uniform

feed. Switch off the machine and wait until the

saw blade has come to a complete stop. Guide the tool arm slowly upward.

Sawing with Slide Movement

For cuts using the slide device 23 (wide workpieces), loosen the locking screw 31 in case it is tightened.

Firmly clamp the workpiece as appropriate for its dimensions.

Set the desired mitre angle. Pull the tool arm away from the fence 15 far

enough so that the saw blade is in front of the workpiece.

Switch on the machine. Push the locking lever 4 and guide the tool

arm slowly downward with the tool handle 3.

Mitre/Bevel Angle Height x Width[mm]Horizontal Vertical

0 0 80 x 335

45 0 80 x 230

0 45 (leftward) 40 x 335

0 45 (rightward) 30 x 335

45 45 (leftward) 40 x 230

45 45 (rightward) 30 x 230


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Press the tool arm in the direction of the fence 15 and saw through the workpiece ap-plying uniform feed.

Switch off the machine and wait until the saw blade has come to a complete stop.

Guide the tool arm slowly upward.

Sawing Workpieces of the Same Length (see figure O)

The length stop 14 can be used for easily sawing workpieces to the same length.

Fold the left or right length stop 14 upward. Adjust the saw table extension 13 to the de-

sired length (see Extending the Saw Table, page 16).

Adjusting the Depth Stop (Sawing Grooves) (see figure P)

The depth stop must be adjusted when a butt gap is to be sawed.

Push the locking lever 4 and lower the tool arm to the desired position.

Swivel the depth stop 46 outward. Turn adjusting screw 22, until the screw end

touches depth stop 46. Guide the tool arm slowly upward.

Sawing Profile Strips

Profile strips/mouldings can be sawn in two dif-ferent ways:

In addition, the cut can be perfomed with or without slide movement depending on the width of the profile strip/moulding.

Always make trial cuts with the mitre angle set-ting first on scrap wood.

Special Workpieces

When sawing curved or round workpieces, these must be especially secured against slip-ping. At the cutting line, no gap may exist be-tween workpiece, fence and saw table.

Provide for special fixtures, if required.

Transport (see figure Q)

Before transporting the power tool, the follow-ing steps must be carried out:

Bring the machine into the transport posi-tion.

Lock saw-table extensions 13, ring spanner 16 and material clamp 17 with the corre-sponding fastening screws 32, 48 and 29.

Remove all accessories that cannot be mounted firmly to the power tool.If possible, place unused saw blades in an enclosed container for transport.

Carry the machine by the transport handle 2 or hold it by the recessed grips 47 on the sides of the saw table.

f The power tool should always be carried by two persons in order to avoid back injuries.

f When transporting the power tool, use only the transport devices and never use the protective devices.

Placed against the fence

Lying flat on the saw table


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Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaningf Before any work on the machine itself, pull

the mains plug.

If the machine should fail despite the care taken in manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should be carried out by an after-sales service centre for Bosch power tools.

In all correspondence and spare parts order, please always include the 10-digit article number given on the type plate of the machine.

Cleaning

For safe and proper working, always keep the power tool and its ventilation slots clean.

The retracting blade guard must always be able to move freely and retract automatically. There-fore, always keep the area around the retracting blade guard clean.

Remove dust and chips after each working pro-cedure by blowing out with compressed air or with a brush.

Clean the laser unit regularly 21.

After-sales Service and Customer AssistanceOur after-sales service responds to your ques-tions concerning maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare parts. Exploded views and information on spare parts can also be found under:www.bosch-pt.comOur customer service representatives can an-swer your questions concerning possible appli-cations and adjustment of products and acces-sories.

Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands

Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd.Power ToolsLocked Bag 66Clayton South VIC 3169Customer Contact CenterInside Australia:Phone: +61 (01300) 307 044Fax: +61 (01300) 307 045Inside New Zealand:Phone: +64 (0800) 543 353Fax: +64 (0800) 428 570Outside AU and NZ:Phone: +61 (03) 9541 5555www.bosch.com.au

DisposalThe machine, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling.

Do not dispose of power tools into household waste!

Subject to change without notice.


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